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QUIESCENT

/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/

9 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

Q 10/10
U 1/2
I 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1
C 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of QUIESCENT

adjective

Inactive, quiet, at rest.

"The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave."

adjective

Not sounded; silent.

"The k is quiescent in "knight" and "know"."

adjective

Non-proliferating.

Synonyms of QUIESCENT

Words with similar meaning

Examples of QUIESCENT in a Sentence

  • "The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave."
  • "The k is quiescent in "knight" and "know"."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
23
points

Is QUIESCENT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, QUIESCENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 20 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts Words With Friends — 23 pts

Tip: QUIESCENT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for QUIESCENT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter quiescent Total
Scrabble 1011113111 20
WWF 1021114121 23

Words You Can Make With the Letters in QUIESCENT

100 words from the letters in QUIESCENT

How to Use QUIESCENT in Word Games

QUIESCENT is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About QUIESCENT

What does QUIESCENT mean?
QUIESCENT is a adjective. Inactive, quiet, at rest.
Is QUIESCENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, QUIESCENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is QUIESCENT worth in Scrabble?
QUIESCENT is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from QUIESCENT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in QUIESCENT. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of QUIESCENT?
Synonyms of QUIESCENT include: dormant, servile, calm, still, tranquil. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.